Saturday Church
Synopsis
Ulysses is a shy and effeminate boy who finds himself coping with new responsibilities as man of the house after the death of his father. Living alongside his mother, younger brother, and conservative aunt, Ulysses is also struggling with questions about his gender identity. He finds an escape by creating a world of fantasy filled with dance and music. Ulysses' journey takes a turn for the better when he finds a vibrant transgender community.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damon Cardasis
- Screenplay & Story
- Damon Cardasis
- Original Score
- Nathan Larson
- Original Title
- Saturday Church
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Round Films, Spring Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damon Cardasis
Damon Cardasis
Nathan Larson
Hillary Spera
Abbi Jutkowitz
Rebecca Miller, Mandy Tagger
Department Leadership Roster
Damon Cardasis
Director
Damon Cardasis
Writer
Rebecca Miller
Producer
Mandy Tagger
Producer
Abbi Jutkowitz
Editor
Hillary Spera
Director of Photography
Megan Spatz
Costume Design
Jimena Azula
Production Design
Nathan Larson
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saturday Church
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What is Saturday Church about?
Ulysses is a shy and effeminate boy who finds himself coping with new responsibilities as man of the house after the death of his father. Living alongside his mother, younger brother, and conservative aunt, Ulysses is also struggling with questions about his gender identity. He finds an escape by creating a world of fantasy filled with dance and music. Ulysses' journey takes a turn for the better when he finds a vibrant transgender community.
Who directed Saturday Church?
Saturday Church was directed by Damon Cardasis.
Who stars in Saturday Church?
The principal cast of Saturday Church includes Luka Kain, Margot Bingham, Regina Taylor, Marquis Rodriguez, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez.
When was Saturday Church released and how long is it?
Saturday Church was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Saturday Church?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saturday Church was composed by Nathan Larson.